Village board sets trick-or-treat hours

A large portion of the of the regular monthly meeting this week of the Enfield Village Board was spent listening to concerns of residents over dogs.

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Posted Sep. 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM

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Posted Sep. 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Enfield

A large portion of the of the regular monthly meeting this week of the Enfield Village Board was spent listening to concerns of residents over dogs.

One resident said she witnessed two pit bulls attacking another dog.

"What if that were a child, or anyone for that matter? What is going to be done?" the resident asked. "This isn't the first time these dogs have attacked another dog."

Police Chief Joe Albright, who said he was unaware of the situation, said he would contact both owners of the dogs and see that they were quarantined for the appropriate ten-day period.

He also said, "This is a reminder to all pet owners, your dogs need to either be penned or on a leash at all times."

Even though Halloween is more than a month away, the board set Trick or Treat hours for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Halloween.

Fire Chief Jim Bolin announced that the Enfield Masonic Lodge, in conjunction with the Enfield Fire Department, will be doing Trunk or Treat on Halloween evening from 6 to 8 on West Main Street. Anyone who would like to participate is welcome to come out. Decorated vehicles, costumes and more are all welcome. And, if one would like to make a monetary donation, contact Jim. This will provide a fun, safe evening for the youngsters.

As in past years, the village will host an open house on Saturday morning of Mule Day from 8 to 10. Refreshments will be served as well as an opportunity to win a door prize.

In other routine matters, Mayor Tom Harbour suggested the village refrain from entering into any agreement with Affordable Gas.

A company representative made a presentation to the board last month stating that he could save most residential customers about $9 per month. Some of the trustees and elected officials who compared their bills with the quotes he gave found that their bills were already lower than what he could offer.

A donation of $100 was given to the Mule Day Queen contest as well as a $100 donation to the Mule Day Association. Trustees also voted to purchase a one-half page display ad in the NCOE Cardinal Yearbook.

Before adjourning the meeting at 8:50 p.m., the mayor requested that all residents be mindful of the condition of their properties. Mule Days is just two weeks away. Take a look around, if trash needs to be picked up or grass trimmed, please do so. Let's be proud of our little village and show others we care.